Asian Highway Construction Progresses: 35% Complete on Kakarbhitta-Laukahi Section
Summary
Construction on the Asian Highway's Kakarbhitta to Laukahi section is 35% complete, with blacktopping started and significant progress on pole shifting and bridge building under an ADB-supported project.
Key Points
- Approximately 35% of the Asian Highway section from Kakarbhitta to Laukahi is complete after two years of construction.
- The project is divided into Eastern and Western Sections, with respective progress of about 35%.
- Significant work includes blacktopping, shifting electric poles, and bridge construction.
- The highway connects multiple Asian countries from Thailand through Nepal to Pakistan, with funding from the Asian Development Bank and a total cost of 300 million USD.
